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Editorial
. 2019 Jun;14(2):169-172.
doi: 10.26574/maedica.2019.14.2.169.

Esophagojejunal Anastomosis Leakage after Total Gastrectomy: Special Tretament with Thoracic Minimal Invasive Management. Case Report and Review

Danilo Coco  1 , Silvana Leanza  2 , Pietro Ursi  3 , Roberto Campagnacci  1
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Editorial

Esophagojejunal Anastomosis Leakage after Total Gastrectomy: Special Tretament with Thoracic Minimal Invasive Management. Case Report and Review

Danilo Coco et al. Maedica (Bucur). 2019 Jun.

Abstract

Background:Esophagojejunal leakage is one of the most serious complication in gastric surgery for cancer Case presentation:We report the case of a 74-year-old woman with severe leakage after d2 total gastrectomy that was treated without re-surgery. Conclusion:a multidisciplinary approach is the best choice for decision making leakage treatment demonstrating inferior morbidity and mortality then re-surgery.

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Right thoracic empyema and EJAL
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EJAL
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Esophageal SES
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Pleural effusion diminished after drains removed and SES placement
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